The number of papayas Vincent bought in April was 30% more than in March. In May, he bought 60% less papayas than in April. If there were 216 less papayas in May than March, how many papayas did Vincent buy in April?
| March |
April |
May |
| 10x5 |
13x5 |
|
| |
5x13 |
2x13 |
| 50 u |
65 u |
26 u |
100% + 30 = 130%
130% =
130100 =
1310April : March = 13 : 10
100% - 60% = 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 May : April = 2 : 5
The number of papayas in April is repeated. Make the number of papayas in April is the same. LCM of 13 and 5 is 65.
Number of less papayas in May than March
= 50 u - 26 u
= 24 u
24 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 24 = 9
Number of papayas that Vincent bought in April
= 65 u
= 65 x 9
= 585
Answer(s): 585
